This afternoon.

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe TD arriving at a press briefing following agreement from his Cabinet colleagues to approve the drafting of the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill, the main purpose of which is to ‘improve accountability in the financial sector’.

Among its recommendations is the establishment of a Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR), which will place ‘obligations on firms and senior individuals within them to set out clearly where responsibility and decision-making lies’.

Oh, stop laughing.

Minister Donohoe secures agreement to draft Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill (Gov.ie)

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This afternoon.

Government Buildings, Dublin 2.

Members of a group representing ‘brides-to-be’ celebrate the relaxation of the guest limit for wedding receptions to 100 guests from August 5.

Earlier…



This morning/afternoon.

Outside the Department of Health, Baggott Street, Dublin 2.

A spontaneous outpouring?

Or something more organised?

We may never know.

Wedding numbers rise to 100 after 5 August (RTÉ)

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This morning.

Harcourt Street/Clonmel Street, Dublin 2

Amanda Butler with a 60ft portrait by street artist Joe Caslin entitled ‘Don’t Talk Down’ to Me marking Down Syndrome Ireland’s 50th birthday.

A report – The Upside – Life with Down Syndrome – has been published today outlining ‘21 Demands’  to bring about ‘real change in achieving disability rights in Ireland’.

Down Syndrome Ireland

Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

This morning.

Yes, but you’re paying for the magic and the craic.

Pause.

FIGHT!

Cost of living in Europe: Are we paying over the odds to live in Ireland? (Irish Times)

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Tanaiste Leo Varadkar arrives for a cabinet meeting at government buildings this morning

This afternoon.

Take that, so-called United Kingdom.

You’ll never beat the (southern) Irish

Well done, everyone.

Earlier: Teen Spirit

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Behold: Jesus Mecha Christ – a transformer version of Our Lord and Saviour all ready to de-crucify and kick Pilate’s ass.

Available pre-assembled, in kit form or as 3D printable code, should you wish to create your own auto-blasphemy and, ultimately, burn in hell.

sad&useless

This morning.

Phoenix Park, Dublin.

Patrick O’Donovan, Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, speak to the press as he launches the publication of the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study Post-Consultation Report following ‘extensive’ public consultation.

Key recommendations include:

1. All gates will remain open and fully accessible as per normal operations with the exception of Cabra Gate, which, as part of the pilot bus service initiative, will be accessible by bus only during the pilot period.

2. Walking and cycling improvement projects will be implemented as set out in the Study.

3. The proposal to make the North Road a cul-de-sac has been altered arising from feedback. The proposal is now to pilot a one-way route from Cabra Gate to Garda HQ on this road.

4. The proposed cul-de-sac for the Upper Glen Road will proceed on a pilot basis.

5. A pilot bus service running from Heuston Station via Parkgate Street, Chesterfield Avenue, Cabra Gate to Broombridge Station, subject to funding.

6. The advancement of a Parking Strategy and review of the Bye Laws will commence immediately.

7. The conversion of Ashtown Gate to entry-only and the proposed cul de sac on Knockmaroon Road are postponed until the potential impacts on the surrounding areas are fully understood.

Minister O’Donovan launches the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study Post-Consultation Report (Gov.ie)

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